surfer

New headlight design would be nice but not a fan of the 720S headlights. Looks OK when lit but when dark reminds me of Deadpool.

Mussl Kar

Have already chosen that path and will be at dealer tomorrow to pick up my 570s (service) and talk about "The Edge" and or the 600. About 35 min away, same as Pcar dealer. So now have 2 paths.

surfer

Variety is the spice of life.

-eztrader-

.dee

its funny how many people are going this way, i'm picking up a 720s for the week and if i like it will order, but i don't see it as an alternative to P, rather keep it together with the incoming 991.2 3RS

Riz

I am amazed by the quality control issues with McLaren cars at their price point. Several of my friends have Maccas including the 650S, 675LT, 570 and the new 720. They all complain about annoying little things that constantly go wrong with stuff like electrical faults, media interface, panel gaps not being even etc. I understand it is a British car but that is ridiculous for such an expensive car being made today. When they work - I guess they are exciting cars to drive. The British reviewers always seem to love them no matter what.

surfer

Interesting thought most of the "niggles" like 12C issues with IRIS were worked out with the 720s.

.dee

completely agree and limp mode issues etc, i have seen it many time over at various track days, BUT i guess in many ways that's the price you pay for being at the forefront of their brand development, and new models being rolled out, and the tail end of R&D performed on owners who are early adopters.

I cannot speak of other markets but in AU the 720s is about 20% cheaper than a GT2RS, so the trade off is in my view acceptable,

Mussl Kar

I hear ya. But no IMS bearing issues for Macca to spoil cars out of warranty for years. My 997 GT3 RS had 5 rear main seals replaced? 2010 GT3RS blew up how many transmissions with self detonating flywheel? And how many center lock recall replacements? 2014 GT3 introduced the self igniting engine carbicue? Now the new 2015 extended warranty to cover self destructing engines? We wear rose colored glasses at times.
Macca is a hand built car. Body gaps show mans struggle to reach a given goal. A goal that is fine with me. I do love my Porsches, don't get me wrong, but my love is dropped like an egg into a carpet. Want but cannot buy.

porscheflat6

I am excited and might pick one up depending on pricing. Hoping they make spider version of it in second phase like last time.

Ducati1199

Yeah always surprises me how many people on this forum like &/or want a numb GT2?!?!

kyrocks

bccars

Against better judgement (dealer availability, reliability,...) I am still very interested in this car. I'm looking forward to finding out about the specs, price and availability.

GrantG

I think the steering has the potential to be less numb than Porsche. I think they really made the right call with hydraulic steering with the pump driven by an electric motor (best of all worlds like Porsche 911 factory race cars).

C.J. Ichiban

The mclaren steering is a lot better than the electric porsche steering, as is the suspension.

The porsche brakes remain world beaters with the lone exception the 675LT brakes which are incredible- especially due to the 2950lb weight.

There is no perfect car- especially one so highly customizable- the whole exclusive process on the 911 really is what keeps the prices below 200 (gt3, in black interior only) or 250 (RS)

The mclarens, you can literally paint the color 500 different colors and there are 80 different interior color/materials not to mention the 20-40 stitching colors. It really is a blank slate to be yourself.

They are nowhere near as automated (so some QC issues from not using so many machines) but they do a lot of things right.